Gahagan Paradis, PLLC is a North Carolina law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of students and individuals with disabilities, with a specialized focus on education and special education law. The firm stands out as the largest in the state concentrating on representing families in special education disputes, combining deep legal expertise with a passionate commitment to civil rights and inclusive education.
The firm exclusively represents students and their families, ensuring clients receive a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) as mandated by law. With attorneys experienced in both K-12 and higher education contexts, they offer comprehensive support for academic, vocational, and transition planning, advocating for due process and inclusion. They serve clients statewide, from Murphy to Manteo, and offer services in both English and Spanish.
Services Offered
- Education Law
- Employment Attorney
- Homeschooling
- Section 504 & Disability Discrimination
- Discipline & Manifestation Determination
- Enrollment & Transfer
- Bullying & Harassment
- Educational Progress
- Discrimination Based on Sex or Gender
- Seclusion & Restraint
- Special Education Law
- Special Education & Early Intervention
- Academic Failure
- Academic Dismissal
- Enrollment
- Private School Reimbursement
- Transition Planning
- Transportation
- Vaccines
- Guardianship
- Higher Education Law
- Title IX Cases
- Vocational Services
- Powers of Attorney
- College Accommodations
Servicing clients throughout North Carolina, the firm is fluent in Spanish and deeply committed to advocating for students with disabilities, ensuring their academic and personal success through tailored legal strategies and lifelong planning support.
